Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di vs Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di and Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED .

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Product
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Name Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Release Year 2004 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A 669 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Focal Length 17-35 mm 18-35 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 17 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 86 mm 82 mm
Weight 440 gr 370 gr
Other
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Nikon AF 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 D IF ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A05